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Building in Public: Three blog posts, four social posts and an article - Socials in early 2026 using AI as a co-writer and editor
Even with AI, doing content well is still hard. Here's my actual workflow for creating and distributing content across platforms, the formatting challenges I encountered, and why this matters for Chronomation.
Documentation: The Unsung Hero of Modern Software Development
Why clear documentation matters MORE in the age of AI-assisted development, not less. Drawing from Systems Design and IT Project Management experience to build better documentation for both humans and AI agents.
Restructuring Documentation for a Multi-Brand Ecosystem
How I refactored scattered documentation into a cohesive brand system repository to prepare for rebuilding my company site while maintaining consistency across three brands.
Level Up Your TypeScript: Consistent Code Quality with Biome and Agentic Coding
My routine for maintaining code quality with AI assistance: using Biome and Ultracite to ensure consistent TypeScript patterns in my agentic development workflow.
The Memory Bank: Theory, Practice, and Agentic Pair Programming
A practical spec system for working with AI coding agents: why I built a memory-bank, how it works day-to-day, and why The Builder Coil version is the template moving forward.
Building a Shared Typography and Layout System for Three Brands
How I’m designing a shared typography and layout system that unifies The Builder Coil, Chronomation and Ball Lightning—starting from body text, a modular scale, and consistent vertical rhythm.
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